Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Elko, Nevada
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity - Elko, Nevada

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Elko, Nevada
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Hours: Variable
• Call Requirements: As per contract
• Float Requirements: Potential to float to other departments depending on patient census and needs
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year
• Required Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Certifications

• Required: ACLS and PALS

  • ACLS must be obtained within 60 days of start date
  • PALS must be obtained within 90 days of start date
• Fit testing offered on-site

Unit Information

• Department: Acute Care Services
• Number of Beds: 23
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Patient Population: Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments:

  • COPD
  • CHF
  • Pre/Post Cath Lab
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Acute Respiratory Failure (Adult & Pediatrics)
• Equipment Used:

  • Omnicell Medication Dispenser
  • Baxter Pumps
  • Masimo Monitors
  • GE Telemetry Monitoring System
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): MEDHOST

Preferred Experience

• Medical/Surgical
• Telemetry

Additional Notes

• Must be greater than 60 miles from facility to qualify as travel
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color are acceptable; no mandatory colors
• Patient care involves medicine, surgery, telemetry, and pediatrics

Location Highlights

• Elko is a vibrant town with a population of about 40,000 and a young community (average age 31)
• Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and backcountry skiing
• Known for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, a unique cultural event held every January
• Approximately 3 hours from Salt Lake City

This position offers a dynamic acute care environment with a diverse patient population and opportunities to develop skills in multiple specialties.